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Inside Allen Park: David Blough Dominates Backup Competition Read more on the main takeaways from Detroit Lions’ minicamp practice Tuesday at the team’s Allen Park practice facility.
Lions re-sign backup quarterbacks Tim Boyle and David Blough
The Detroit Lions have re-signed reserve quarterbacks Tim Boyle and David Blough, retaining the players who backed up Jared Goff last seasonMARCH 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lions officially re-sign QBs Tim Boyle and David Blough Boyle and Blough are back behind starter Jared Goff for another season
MARCH 22, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Report: Lions re-signing quarterback David Blough The Detroit Lions quarterback room will have a familiar vibe in 2022 with the team set to re-sign David Blough, according to an ESPN report.
MARCH 17, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Staying with Lions Blough agreed to re-sign with the Lions on Thursday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Blough served mainly as Detroit's No. 3 quarterback in 2021 and played just four offensive snaps during his third season with the Lions. He should continue to serve behind starter Jared Goff and primary backup Tim Boyle heading into the 2022 campaign
MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
AP source: Lions agree to terms with Tracy Walker, Tim Boyle
A person familiar with the situation says the Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with starting safety Tracy Walker and backup quarterback Tim BoyleMARCH 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lions looking for help at WR, DB and LB in NFL free agency
The Detroit Lions lack talent throughout their roster and they can use help in NFL free agency at every position in coach Dan Campbell’s second seasonMARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lions mailbag: The 2022 quarterback plan, roster needs and why a two-win season still feels fun Questions abound about Jared Goff, Tim Boyle and David Blough, what Detroit should do with its draft picks and the state of the rebuild.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Lions QB Goff is in and Chicago WR Robinson is out of lineup
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is active against the Chicago BearsNOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains No. 3 QB Blough (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Bears.
Impact While dressing as the No. 2 quarterback behind starter Tim Boyle in last week's 13-10 loss to the Browns, Blough didn't see the field, even though Boyle finished with just 15 completions for 77 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions on 23 attempts (3.3 YPA). Despite leading a listless offense in his first NFL start, Boyle looks like he'll hang on to the No. 2 job for now with top quarterback Jared Goff (oblique) rejoining the lineup Thanksgiving Day after a one-game absence.
NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Under the Helmet: David Blough We go Under the Helmet with David Blough as he talks about faith, family and football.
NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Lions QB Goff misses practices, doubtful to play Browns
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff missed a third straight practice with an oblique injury and is listed as doubtful to play against the Cleveland BrownsNOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lions QB Jared Goff sits out practice with oblique injury
The Detroit Lions held out Jared Goff from practice after the starting quarterback suffered an oblique injury in last week’s game against the Pittsburgh SteelersNOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Winless Lions go into bye with fans staying away from games
The Detroit Lions have a lot of long-suffering fans and they’re starting to show their displeasure by simply not showing up for games to watch the NFL’s only winless team at Ford F...NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Enters game in garbage time Blough rushed once for six yards during Sunday's 44-6 loss to the Eagles.
Impact Blough entered the game on the final drive after Jared Goff had fallen into a 44-point hole. With Detroit at 0-8 and Tim Boyle (thumb) still on injured reserve, it will be interesting to see if Blough gets a chance to take over the offense coming out of the Lions' Week 9 bye.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Eagles run for 4 TDs in 44-6 victory over winless Lions
Boston Scott and Jordan Howard each had two touchdowns on the ground, helping the Philadelphia Eagles run over the Detroit Lions in a 44-6 win SundayOCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Backup role confirmed Blough will enter the season as the No. 2 quarterback after it was determined that Tim Boyle (thumb) will undergo surgery for a broken right thumb, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' offi...
Impact While it's not clear if Boyle will miss the entire season, Blough is set to serve as the backup for as long as the free-agent acquisition is sidelined. When forced into action for five games with Detroit in 2019, Blough managed 5.7 yards per pass attempt with a 54 percent completion rate.
AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lions backup QB Boyle needs surgery on broken right thumb
Detroit Lions backup quarterback Tim Boyle broke his right thumb in the team’s preseason finale and needs surgeryAUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slated for backup duties Blough likely will take over as Jared Goff's primary backup if Tim Boyle (thumb) is forced to miss significant time, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Boyle, who started Friday's preseason finale against Indianapolis, reportedly hit his thumb on the helmet of a defensive player on the opening drive of the game. Blough took over and completed 13 of 21 passes for 117 yards with one interception and 14 rushing yards on four carries. While it's not yet clear how long Boyle may be sidelined, Blough split No. 2 duties with him all summer and will be set to handle backup duties in the interim.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
'Gutsy' Tim Boyle injures throwing thumb; David Blough on deck as Detroit Lions backup QB Detroit Lions backup QB Tim Boyle led a 14-play, 75-yard touchdown drive after the injury and finished the preseason completing 56.4%)of his...
AUGUST 28, 2021 • FREEP.COM
Colts beat Lions 27-17, but lose QB Sam Ehlinger to injury
Rookie Sam Ehlinger was knocked out of the preseason finale with a knee injury, delivering another hit on the Indianapolis Colts’ depth chart at quarterback in a 27-17 win over the...AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Friday night? Blough appears in line for the start in Friday's preseason game against the Colts, Chris Burke of The Athletic reports.
Impact Stephen Holder of The Athletic reports that Lions coach Dan Campbell told Colts coach Frank Reich he does not intend to play starters. With Jared Goff and others expected to sit, Blough and Tim Boyle will continue their competition for the No. 2 quarterback job. Boyle is listed second on the the team's depth chart, but the starting assignment Friday night might be a hint Blough has pushed ahead.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Making case for backup job Blough is making a case for the backup quarterback job behind Jared Goff, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.
Impact Tim Boyle had been the presumed backup after getting a one-year, $2.5 million deal in free agency, but Blough has given the coaching staff something to think about after seeming to perform significantly better than Boyle during the preseason. While Blough was playing against lesser competition than Boyle most of the time, it nonetheless was impressive that Blough inherited Boyle's 23-point halftime deficit Saturday and ultimately led three touchdown drives to bring Detroit within seven points from winning. Even if he hasn't passed Boyle on the depth chart, Blough could be convincing the Lions to carry three quarterbacks on the regular-season roster.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers QB Roethlisberger shines in preseason debut
Ben Roethlisberger turned in a perfect passer rating of 158.3 and led the Steelers’ first-team offense to a pair of touchdowns as Pittsburgh defeated the Detroit Lions 26-20AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Detroit Free Press D'Andre Swift and T.J. Hockenson took part in team drills Thursday, while backup QB David Blough did not practice
AUGUST 19, 2021 • FREEP.COM
